Phenytoin sodium
Phenytoin Sodium
Phenytoin Sodium (pronunciation: fen-ee-toe-in so-dee-um) is a medication primarily used in the management of epilepsy and seizures. It is a type of anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug.
Etymology
The term "Phenytoin" is derived from the chemical structure of the drug, which includes a phenyl ring and a hydantoin ring. The "sodium" refers to the sodium salt form of the drug, which is commonly used in its formulation.
Usage
Phenytoin Sodium works by slowing down impulses in the brain that cause seizures. It is used to control seizures, but it does not cure epilepsy. The drug is also used to prevent seizures following neurosurgery or in patients with severe trauma, such as a brain injury.
Related Terms
- Epilepsy: A neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
- Seizure: A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain.
- Anticonvulsant: A type of drug which prevents or reduces the severity of epileptic fits or other convulsions.
- Antiepileptic: A drug used in the treatment of epilepsy.
- Neurosurgery: Surgery performed on the nervous system, especially the brain and spinal cord.
- Trauma: Physical injury.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Phenytoin sodium
- Wikipedia's article - Phenytoin sodium
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